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For many enthusiasts ready to embrace sports car ownership, the journey often culminates with the Porsche 911. Stuttgart’s flagship model has established itself as the gold standard for those demanding excellence in performance, handling, and aesthetics. What makes this particularly remarkable is that the 911 defies convention—its rear-engine configuration stands in stark contrast to the front-engine or mid-engine layouts favored by most rivals, a design that theoretically should create handling challenges. Yet in practice, the 911 delivers exceptional balance and remains a definitive benchmark in the sports car and entry-level supercar market. However, there are compelling reasons to explore alternatives:…

Automotive General Motors just put a big spotlight on Super Cruise during its third quarter update, saying the hands-free system now has more than 500,000 active users and has logged over 700 million hands-free miles without a single crash attributed to the technology. InsideEVs highlighted the milestone along with GM’s growing confidence that Super Cruise is becoming a meaningful software business, not just a bragging point on a window sticker. The growth curve is the headline. GM says the number of active subscribers nearly doubled from last year, and it expects to finish the year with more than…

BYD has launched the 2026 Song Pro DM-i SUV, Song L DM-i hybrid SUV, and Qin L DM-i hybrid sedan, introducing upgrades including longer battery range. These models target the RMB 100,000 to RMB 150,000 market segment. (Image credit: BYD) BYD (HKG: 1211) has refreshed three hybrid models from its popular Song and Qin lineups to counter fierce competition in the Chinese market, particularly from Geely Auto’s (HKG: 0175) sub-brand Geely Galaxy. The new energy vehicle (NEV) maker launched the 2026 Song Pro DM-i hybrid SUV, Song L DM-i hybrid SUV, and Qin L DM-i hybrid sedan at an event…

Netflix is bringing the Stranger Things series finale to theaters. The show’s final episode will hit theaters at the same time it premieres on the streaming service on December 31st at 8PM ET. It’ll be available in more than 350 theaters across the US and Canada, and will run through January 1st, 2026.Netflix says it will reveal more information about where and how to attend the theatrical releases later this year. Stranger Things season 5 will make its debut on Netflix with four episodes on November 26th, with three additional episodes coming on Christmas and the finale debuting on New…

Pictures of the Volkswagen Tayron in the UK. Photographer: Pete Gibson

It’s normal in the automotive industry for brands to offer certain models for certain markets. For example, the famous Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution wasn’t offered for sale when new in the United States until 2003, which, by that time, meant the Lancer Evo was already in its eighth iteration. There are numerous others, as well, with models such as the Mitsubishi Proudia, Toyota Chaser, and Vauxhall VXR coming to mind, just to name a few. As many of you already know, the US also has a strict vehicle import law mandating that cars must be at least 25 years of age…

It hasn’t been a good year for autoworkers in general, but Canadian autoworkers seem to have it particularly tough. On top of tariffs from the US, the country where most of their production ends up, Canadian autoworkers also have to deal with slowing demand for electric vehicles in the US – something that has only been exacerbated by the elimination of the generous federal EV tax credit. The effects of those issues are now coming to the fore. First Stellantis announced plans to move planned production of the next-generation Jeep Compass from its Brampton Assembly plant in Ontario to the…

Vehicles are staying on the road longer than ever, and that trend is reshaping the automotive aftermarket. In the U.S., the average age of cars and light trucks hit a record 12.8 years at the start of 2025, according to Lang Marketing. Canada’s car parc is a bit younger, with an average age of about 10.5 years. The rising age of vehicles is driven by several factors: Slower new vehicle sales, improved durability and changing consumer habits. Advanced materials and better manufacturing have extended vehicle lifespans, while high prices and limited supply in recent years have kept many drivers in…

Solid-state battery developer QuantumScape announced it hit another key goal for 2025, beginning shipments of its B1 sample cells featuring separators produced using its proprietary Cobra process. The B1 battery samples are QuantumScape’s most advanced to date, moving the company a step closer to EV integration. We are now in Q4 2025, which means we have been due for a progress update from solid-state battery specialist QuantumScape ($QS). Our last few updates from the company, while still interesting, haven’t pertained much to solid-state battery production or samples of its QSE-5 cells. This design could eventually reach scaled output for commercial…

The last thing you want during a long day is your phone dying at the most inopportune moment. Having a portable battery that can stay on your person without weighing you down is crucial for the busiest among us. Some of the best options for that are magnetic power banks, since they’re typically very slim and can top up your phone without adding much bulk to your everyday carry. Baseus’ Picogo 5K falls into that category, and right now you can pick one up for $36, which is a record low price.While this particular accessory only made it into the…